recycle

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To process used materials so they can be made into something new.

   Both paper and plastic can be recycled.

2. 2
   verb

   To collect or sort waste so it can be reused rather than thrown away.

   Rinse the cans and recycle them while you are doing the dishes.

3. 3
   verb

   To use something again, often in a slightly different way.

   Many of these jokes are recycled from old comedy shows.

From re- + cycle.

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